Oak Creek Local News
Silver Lake boy says stranger asked if he wanted ride
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is investigating a report that a stranger asked a 7-year-old boy if he wanted a ride on Wednesday.
Teen arrested after posting about gun in school, police say
A Milwaukee man is arrested near his residence after a social media post about plans to take a gun to school, police say.
I-94 eastbound blocked at Moorland Road
Interstate 94 at the Milwaukee/Waukesha county line is blocked by a dump truck.
Small 'Fight for $15' rally previews larger event planned for Thursday afternoon
Demonstrators gather outside a McDonald's on the 400 block of East Capitol Drive in continued fight for increased wages.
When you'll hear tornado sirens today
State officials have planned two statewide tornado drills this year, and for the first time there will be two drills in one day.
Silver Alert issued for missing Waukesha man
Mark Alan Boever left his home at 9 a.m. Wednesday to run an errand in Menomonee Falls and never returned, officials said.
Officials look into giving bus riders faster, more appealing experience
Milwaukee County is looking into special buses it says will get people around faster without raising taxes.
Done deal: Milwaukee Bucks sign 30-year lease for arena
The Milwaukee Bucks sign a 30-year lease with the Wisconsin Center District.
School bus crashes near Forest Home, Rawson
A school bus crashed near Forest Home and Rawson avenues Wednesday afternoon.
Mother says she warned school about brawl in hallway
A fight broke out within the halls of a Milwaukee public school on Tuesday, and now some are asking why school staff wasn’t there to stop it.
Milwaukee woman a finalist on SyFy reality show
A Milwaukee woman on Wednesday competed to win $100,000, a new car and a trip to a famous make-up studio, but lost to fellow competitor Rob Seal.
Teamsters head to D.C. to protest pension law
A group of retired Teamsters seek to have a law that affects their pensions repealed.
Skeleton found near highway sent for identification
A human skeleton discovered off the interstate in Kenosha County has been sent to Texas for identification.
Baldwin calls for preparation in case of crude oil mishap
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) testified Tuesday about what needs to be done to protect the public from the dangers of crude oil passing through the state via train cars.
Felon accused of shooting pair faces judge
A convicted felon suspected of shooting two people after he escaped from GPS monitoring was held over for trial Wednesday after entering a not guilty pleas to the latest charges.
Girl accused in Slender Man stabbing asks for release
One of the Waukesha girls accused of stabbing a classmate to please the fictional character Slender Man is asking to be released from custody.
Fond Du Lac man finds military-type rocket in his attic
A World War II-era bazooka rocket shuts down streets around the government center in Fond du Lac before bomb experts determine it did not pose a risk.
Golf season tees off in Milwaukee County
Golf season begins in Milwaukee County.
WWII, Korean War veteran to receive Congressional Gold Medal
A recently retired 93-year-old Wisconsin doctor and army veteran is making history.
All-clear given at downtown MATC campus after lockdown
A lockdown has been lifted at the downtown campus of Milwaukee Area Technical College.
